It's rare that we see a car on BringaTrailer.com that we don't instantly recognize. This 1953 Siata Daina Gran Sport is one of the few.

Siata was an Italian tuning shop that joined the likes of Abarth and Moretti in upgrading Fiats before it began making its own production sports cars in the 1940s. Its first production model was the Amica, built first in 1939, then from 1948-52. The company used Fiat and Seat engines for power, the strongest of which made 47 hp in the late '60s.

This non-kit 1953 Siata Daina Gran Sport is for sale on eBay from Williamsburg, Va., with a buy-it-now price of $98,000. That seems steep; though the seller says only 30 examples of the Farina-designed Daina Gran Sport were made. This car was just treated to a show-quality repaint, according to the seller.

This 1953 Daina is powered by Alfa's GTV 1750-cc engine with dual-overhead cams and Weber carburetors. A five-speed Alfa transmission sends power to the rear wheels. Bring a Trailer says that purists will miss the Fiat 1.4-liter, but also notes that the price has been discounted accordingly. Period correctness be damned, we'll take the bigger engine. Other Dainas have sold for nearly $200,000 in Europe.

The car was displayed at the Amelia Island Concours in March 2008. Later that same year Classic Motorsports did a story on why the Daina was such an important vehicle.

The seller emphasizes the condition of the body, which looks to be in great shape. He says it was taken down to bare metal to get rust proofing before the recent paintjob. The car was restored by Chris Smith at The Creative Workshop in Dania Beach, Fla. The seller says it was the last car Smith restored before he retired.

The car is currently stored in a garage in Williamsburg, and the seller says inspections are invited. Overseas transport assistance is also available. Head over to www.bringatrailer.com for more info and a few more pictures. They also have a link to contact the seller.